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Susan Elizabeth Vance 1916 – 1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jul 1916

Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 9 Nov 1994

Death Location: Bluff City, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA

Father: Bruce Vance

Mother: Juda McKinney

Spouse(s): William Feathers

Children(s): Samuel Feathers, Judy Feathers

In 1916, Susan Elizabeth Vance entered the world in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Bruce Dudley Vance and Juda Margaret McKinney. In 1920, Susan Elizabeth Vance resided in Civil District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, Susan Elizabeth Vance resided in District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA. Susan Elizabeth Vance married William Preston Feathers, and had children including Samuel Preston Feathers, Judy Elizabeth Feathers. Susan Elizabeth Vance passed away in 1994 in Bluff City, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Susan Elizabeth Vance entered the world in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Bruce Dudley Vance and Juda Margaret McKinney.
  • In 1920, Susan Elizabeth Vance resided in Civil District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1930, Susan Elizabeth Vance resided in District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.
  • Susan Elizabeth Vance married William Preston Feathers, and had children including Samuel Preston Feathers, Judy Elizabeth Feathers.
  • Susan Elizabeth Vance passed away in 1994 in Bluff City, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bruce Vance
1880 – 1962
Birth Location: Sullivan Co. TN
BV
Juda McKinney
1884 – 1956
Birth Location: Carter County, Tennessee, United States of America
JM

Spouses(s)

William Feathers
1913 – 1991
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America
WF

Children(s)

Samuel Feathers
1938 – 1938
Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, USA
SF
Judy Feathers
1942 – 2011
Birth Location: Bluff City, Sullivan, Tennessee
JF

Susan Vance's Ancestors

Self
Susan Vance
1916 – 1994
Birth Place: Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Bruce Dudley Vance
1880 – 1962
Sullivan Co. TN
Juda (Margaret) McKinney
1884 – 1956
Carter County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Isaac Vance
1822 – 1899
Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America
Susan (Vinie) Berry
1831 – 1913
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
William McKinney
1848 – 1926
Tennessee
Celia Mckinney
1849 – 1923
Carter, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Vance
1782 – 1868
Mary King
1789 – 1865
Samuel Berry
1800 – 1877
Rebecca Carrier
1800 – 1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Vance
1749 – 1838
Margaret Laughlin
1756 – 1814
William King
1752 – 1840
Elizabeth Sharp
1749 – 1829
Samuel Berry
1775 – 1834
Nancy Crow
1778 – 1860
Jonathan Carrier
1775 – 1865
Abigail Glover
1785 – 1860

Susan Vance's Descendants

1.
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Susan (Elizabeth) Vance (9 Jul 1916 – 9 Nov 1994) m. William (Preston) Feathers (20 December 1913 – 11 July 1991)
  1. 1. Samuel (Preston) Feathers (26 May 1938 – 9 Jun 1938)
  2. 2. Judy (Elizabeth) Feathers (9 Dec 1942 – 4 Nov 2011) m. Edwards
    1. 1. Elizabeth Edwards m. James Ritter
      1. 1. Brandon Ritter
        1. 1. Cadence Ritter
      2. 2. Michael Ritter
    2. 2. Jennifer Edwards m. Michael Taylor
      1. 1. Hannah Forrester
      2. 2. Caleb Forrester
      3. 3. Isaac Forrester

Susan Vance's Timeline

8 Records

1916
9 Jul 1916
Birth of Susan Elizabeth Vance in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America
Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 4
Susan Elizabeth Vance resided here in Civil District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Susan Elizabeth Vance resided here in District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1935
Abt 1935
Age 19
Susan Elizabeth Vance resided here in Bluff City
Bluff City
1938
1938
Age 22
Susan Elizabeth Vance resided here in Bristol, Virginia, USA
Bristol, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 34
Susan Elizabeth Vance resided here in Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1957
7 Nov 1957
Age 41
Susan Elizabeth Vance resided here in Blountville, Tennessee, USA
Blountville, Tennessee, USA
1994
9 Nov 1994
Age 78
Death of Susan Elizabeth Vance in Bluff City, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Bluff City, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1916
    Event Place: Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 6
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 413-74-4504; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1962
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1766; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 159
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342015
    [5] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Johnson City Press; Publication Date: 12 Nov 1994; Publication Place: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA; ,0.5143393,0.19765477,0.6338278&xid=3355
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Bristol News Bulletin; Publication Date: 27/ Jul/ 1935; Publication Place: Bristol, Tennessee, USA; ,0.045
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 5881; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 82-62

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1766; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 159

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342015

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1935
    Event Place: Bluff City
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Bristol News Bulletin; Publication Date: 27/ Jul/ 1935; Publication Place: Bristol, Tennessee, USA; ,0.045

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Bristol, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 5881; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 82-62

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1957
    Event Place: Blountville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, Sullivan County News; Publication Date: 7 Nov 1957; Publication Place: Blountville, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1994
    Event Place: Johnson City, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Johnson City Press - 12 Nov 1994 - 2, Obituary for Susie Vance Feathers 12 Nov 1994

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bluff City, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Johnson City Press; Publication Date: 12 Nov 1994; Publication Place: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA; ,0.5143393,0.19765477,0.6338278&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1994
    Event Place: Bluff City, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 413-74-4504; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1962
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Johnson City Press; Publication Date: 12 Nov 1994; Publication Place: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA; ,0.5143393,0.19765477,0.6338278&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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